District · Alto Paraguay Department
# Fuerte Olimpo

Fuerte Olimpo is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraguay Department. It had an estimated 4,752 people in 2023 on 23,939 km² (about 0.2 per km²). Its main town is Fuerte Olimpo. 56 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 4,752 people (2023)
- 23,939 km²
- 13 mapped services
- 91 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Fuerte Olimpo?

Fuerte Olimpo had an estimated 4,752 people in 2023 — 24.7% of Alto Paraguay Department, 215th of 250 districts. There are 891 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Alto Paraguay Department figure of 884). Spread over 23,939 km², that is about 0.2 people per km², 249th of 250 districts.

30.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 25 across Alto Paraguay Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.
- 0–4 512
- 5–9 479
- 10–14 467
- 15–19 451
- 20–24 445
- 25–29 432
- 30–34 360
- 35–39 303
- 40–44 242
- 45–49 199
- 50–54 197
- 55–59 171
- 60–64 143
- 65–69 118
- 70–74 91
- 75–79 65
- 80+ 66

Source: UNFPA and Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEC) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Fuerte Olimpo?

Fuerte Olimpo lies in Alto Paraguay Department, Paraguay. It borders 4 other districts: Bahía Negra, Carmelo Peralta, Filadelfia and Puerto Casado. By area it is the 4th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 30.5% of Alto Paraguay Department. The centre of Fuerte Olimpo is about 520 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. The centre point is at 20.7567° S, 58.9159° W.

Source: Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEC), INE: Instituto Nacionel de Estadistica Paraguay via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Fuerte Olimpo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Fuerte Olimpo: 1 castle or fort.
- Fuerte Olimpo · castle or fort

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Fuerte Olimpo
- Time zone UTC−3, no daylight saving · America/Asuncion
- Currency Guarani (PYG)
- Country calling code +595
- Languages Spanish, Guarani
- Plug types Type C · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ) · Puerto Suárez 229 km
- Corumbá International Airport (CMG) · Corumbá 234 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:22).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Fuerte Olimpo

Open gazetteers list 56 villages, towns and localities in Fuerte Olimpo. The largest with a recorded population: Fuerte Olimpo (2,475). Settlements here lie between about 79 m and 117 m above sea level (median 91 m).
- Campamento Aña-retá
- Campamento Cabichu-í
- Campamento Mercedita
- Campamento Quince de Agosto
- Cancha Pinilla
- Comunidad Indigena Puerto Maria Elena (Pitiantuta)
- Estancia Barrero
- Estancia Barrero Grande
- Estancia Caacupe
- Estancia Campichuelo
- Estancia Casualidad
- Estancia Cuarenta
- Estancia Don Felipe Feltes
- Estancia Esperanza
- Estancia General Díaz
- Estancia Gómez
- Estancia Inmakata
- Estancia Isla Corazón
- Estancia Isla Saca
- Estancia La Americana
- Estancia Maldonado
- Estancia Potrillo
- Estancia Primavera
- Estancia Puesto Lata
- Estancia Rivarola Cué
- Estancia San Antonio
- Estancia San Jorge
- Estancia San Juan
- Estancia Santa Gabriela
- Estancia Santa Rita
- Estancia Santa Rufina
- Estancia Sol Naciente
- Estancia Tres Lagunas
- Estancia Tres Toritos
- Estancia Triunfo
- Fuerte Olimpo
- Lourdes
- Maria Auxiliadora
- Ohia
- Puerto Leda
- Puerto Lidia
- Puerto Mihanovich
- Puerto Nuevo
- Puerto Voluntad
- Puesto Alambique
- Puesto Rancho Quemado
- Pytiontouta (Ex-J.R. Paniagua)
- San Carlos
- San Jorge
- San Pablo
- San Rafael
- San Ramón
- Santa Rosa
- Toro Pampa
- Yaguarele Pytá
- Ylyhorla - Buena Vista

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Fuerte Olimpo

Named natural and historic features inside Fuerte Olimpo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 lakes; 3 rivers and streams.
- Laguna Frente Dos
- Laguna General Díaz
- Laguna Inmakata
- Laguna Morocha
- Laguna Oieta
- Laguna Placenta
- Laguna Riari
- Laguna Vetima
- Riacho Obilebit
- Riacho Yacaré
- Río Zamucos

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 lagoon.
- Isla Santa Elena
- Laguna Aquino

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Cerrito Ohia · 97 m

### History

8 forts.
- Fortín Baptista
- Fortín Coronel Bogado
- Fortín Florida
- Fortín General Díaz
- Fortín Madrejoncito
- Fortín Madrejón
- Fortín Teniente Martínez
- Fortín Torres

### Getting around

2 airports.
- Fuerte Olimpo Airport
- Puerto Leda Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Fuerte Olimpo and the best time to visit

In Fuerte Olimpo, the warmest month is Jan (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 960 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (133 mm) and the driest Aug (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are April to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 30 | 118 |
| Feb | 29 | 132 |
| Mar | 29 | 100 |
| Apr | 27 | 74 |
| May | 23 | 75 |
| Jun | 22 | 36 |
| Jul | 22 | 24 |
| Aug | 24 | 14 |
| Sep | 27 | 38 |
| Oct | 30 | 91 |
| Nov | 29 | 133 |
| Dec | 30 | 124 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Fuerte Olimpo

Places mapped inside Fuerte Olimpo in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 2
- Restaurants 3
- Police stations 6

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Alto Paraguay Department
- Bahía Negra
- Carmelo Peralta
- Puerto Casado

## Quick answers
- Where is Fuerte Olimpo? In Alto Paraguay Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Fuerte Olimpo? 4,752 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Fuerte Olimpo? About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Fuerte Olimpo? About 0.2 people per km²
- What borders Fuerte Olimpo? Bahía Negra, Carmelo Peralta, Filadelfia and Puerto Casado
- What is there to see in Fuerte Olimpo? Fuerte Olimpo
- What time zone is Fuerte Olimpo in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Fuerte Olimpo? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Fuerte Olimpo? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Fuerte Olimpo? 56 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Fuerte Olimpo? Settlements lie between 79 m and 117 m
- What is the highest point in Fuerte Olimpo? Cerrito Ohia (97 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Fuerte Olimpo? April to September
- How many hospitals are in Fuerte Olimpo? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Fuerte Olimpo? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Fuerte Olimpo? PY1701 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 23,939.1 km²
- P-code: PY1701
- Department: Alto Paraguay Department
- Main town: Fuerte Olimpo

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-paraguay/fuerte-olimpo/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.